Today, On 30th May, The Supreme Court strongly criticised the Odisha Public Service Commission for refusing to admit a clear mistake in evaluating an OJS aspirant’s answer sheet, saying, “You can’t commit such blunders and then refuse to acknowledge them.”
The Odisha High Court ordered the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) to compensate an Odisha Judicial Service (OJS) aspirant with Rs. 1 lakh due to errors in the exam paper evaluation. The court emphasized that competitive exams play a crucial role in shaping careers, representing years of dedication, disciplined preparation, and significant financial and personal sacrifices by candidates. Recognizing the impact of such lapses, the bench stressed the need for fairness and accuracy in evaluations.